| Transcontinental Dialogue: Uli Meets Njorowe |
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From Tuesday, January 01 2008 - 10:00 To Wednesday, April 30 2008 - 18:00 Every day |
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| The Makonde njorowe, a body plate with breasts, protruding navel and a bulging belly, often referred to as belly mask, represented a young, pregnant woman. It was part of the costume of a male dancer whose face was concealed behind a female mask. In his performance with a male mask figure, he moved sluggishly, mimed sexual intercourse with his partner, and demonstrated the burdens of pregnancy and giving birth. |
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Location: Africa House |